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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 9 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX70 HS scores versus the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung SL102

 SX70 HS SL102 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2009Fresher by 119 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX70 HS

 SL102 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung SL102

 SX70 HS SL102 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS and the SL102.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SL102 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SL102.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to render extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
54
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
25
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608g)
55
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
56
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
64
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than average (116g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608g)
30
good max aperture (f)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung SL102
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-09-20 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Style of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $550 $130